The 12,000-seat Las Vegas Strip venue that has been home to the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, the Latin Grammys, the NHL Awards and other major events is getting a new name. Mandalay Bay and MGM Resorts International announced today the company has entered into a multi-year naming rights agreement with Anheuser-Busch that will rechristen the Mandalay Bay Events Center as Michelob Ultra Arena.
“We’re pleased to welcome Anheuser-Busch, a company we have great admiration for, as our naming rights partner at Mandalay Bay,” said Chuck Bowling, the resort’s president and COO. “As the leader in the entertainment industry, we look forward to working with the Anheuser-Busch team in our shared commitment to providing guests unforgettable entertainment experiences.”
The partnership will include different bars and lounges throughout the arena and Anheuser-Busch will sponsor various events and programming through the duration of the agreement.